Clinton County : : County EMA

Where to Tune During an Emergency:

FM Radio
WCXO 96.7 FM Carlyle
WDLJ 97.5 FM Carlyle
WRXX 95.3 FM Centralia
WGEL 101.7 FM Greenville
WNSV 104.7 FM Nashville

Weather Radio
WXI49 162.475 FM Salem (All of Clinton County)
KDO89 162.550 FM St. Louis (Western Part of Clinton County)

Be Prepared! Have an Emergency Kit!

Things to Include in a Basic Emergency Kit:

- Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking   and sanitation
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and   extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First Aid Kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask, to help filter contaminates air and plastic; sheeting and duct tape to   shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
- Local maps

People with special needs should register with their local city hall or township. Rural residents should register with the Clinton County Health Department. For further information on what to do before, during, or after a disaster please contact the Clinton County EMA Office at 618-594-4455. Or visit www.ready.gov for information on any disaster.

Links:

Be Ready: Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed. www.ready.gov
Ready Illinois www.ready.illinois.gov
Before an Emergency www.ready.illinois.gov/before
During an Emergency www.ready.illinois.gov/during
After an Emergency www.ready.illinois.gov/after
Illinois Emergency Management Agency www.iema.illinois.gov

Local Shelters:

Listen to local radio stations for a list of available shelters.